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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Medora, IL

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The cost of independent living in Medora is about $4,087 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 325 options. Read 4511 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Seasons offers one and two bedroom, ground-level, private, luxury apartments. All on one level, with no steps, no stairs and no waiting for elevators! Interconnecting corridors bring friends and neighbors together in the community area which includes a great room with fireplace, game room,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The facility is beautiful and well run. These people are very competent and when faced with a problem, will try so hard to find a solution. The community is warm and welcoming, so important after...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For all of you that have reached the age of retirement but don't want to reside at home due to various reasons, perhaps the thought of an independent living facility has crossed your mind. Independent living is designed for active adults who are looking to enjoy retirement with the most...
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My brother is doing good in this community. He likes that cleanliness and is wanting a smaller room. The staff is helpful and we would recommend this community to others to enjoying living here.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Homestead Place is an independent senior housing residence located in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. Surrounded by a modern town the community has a suburban feel and the residents can enjoy town life. Also located nearby are schools, medical facilities and shopping areas where residents can...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Mary Bryant Home for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I actually stayed at this facility for 4 nights visiting my mother. I was so impressed with the entire staff and medical care given to my mother. The cafeteria ladies were amazing, food was very tasty. ...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Washington Plaza
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Washington PlazaWashington Plaza comprises of high-end 100 units only 2.6 miles from the Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield lies on a flat plain and the surrounding is mostly a hilly terrain. Washington Plaza is near the breathtaking Sangamon and Lake Springfield, which are ideal...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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What a great visit I had with my grandma's friend! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The smell was so nice as we entered the building. I was very impressed, as a supportive living establishment it...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Come and be spoiled!Timberlake Senior Living is Springfield Illinois’s newest Supportive Living Community. At Timberlake Senior Living our sole purpose is to help seniors maintain their independence. Timberlake provides housing and supportive services to seniors 65+ who may need assistance with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Park Towers
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park Towers is a senior housing community of independent living adults located in Springfield, Sangamon County , Illinois. Residents are usually in the 55+ age bracket. The residence contains 104 units, 94 one-bedroomed apartments and 10-two bedroomed apartments; all of which are Section 8...

Cost of independent living in Medora, IL

The average cost of senior living in Medora is $4,087 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kane, IL with an average of $3,093 per month.

Independent living costs in Medora, IL, vs. nearby cities

Medora, IL
$4,085/mo
$3,329/mo
$3,756/mo

Independent living costs in Medora, IL, vs. state and national averages

Medora, IL
$4,085/mo
U.S. national average
$4,219/mo

Independent living costs in Medora, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,753/mo
Independent Living
$4,085/mo

Independent living costs in Medora, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,832/mo
Studio
$3,109/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,643/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,567/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,575/mo

Senior living costs in Medora vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Medora, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMedora, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,085/mo$4,532/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living$4,753/mo$6,310/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,753/mo$6,345/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Medora, IL:$4,085/mo
Illinois:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
Medora, IL:$4,753/mo
Illinois:$6,310/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Medora, IL:$4,753/mo
Illinois:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Medora, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Medora and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Medora, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Medora have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Medora, IL$2,404/mo$2,474/mo-2.8%
Illinois$3,106/mo$3,068/mo+1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Medora, IL
2024 average cost:$2,404/mo
2023 average cost:$2,474/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,106/mo
2023 average cost:$3,068/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Medora

Recent reviews for independent living in Medora

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

EverTrue Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Medora independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Medora independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Medora, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Medora independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Medora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Medora independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Medora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Medora independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Medora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.7%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
47.2%
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